The parliament, dominated by conservatives, approved Ali Asghar Fani for education minister and Reza Faraji Dana for the science, research, and technology portfolio.

Lawmakers said Amiri, a close ally of the president, lacked experience, mismanaged other positions he served in, and had a role in unrest following former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad’s disputed reelection in 2009.

Amiri, who was a member of Rohani's presidential campaign, has denied the allegations.

Rohani will have to propose a new nominee for the post in two weeks.

On August 15, parliament rejected three of the 18 candidates proposed by Rohani.